Assessing The Role of Legal Frameworks in Preventing Honor Killings
Abstract
Honor killings, a tragic and persistent form of gender-based violence, continue to impact women and marginalized groups in a variety of regions worldwide. These killings, which are frequently justifiable under cultural or traditional norms, underscore substantial deficiencies in the enforcement of human rights and legal protections. The objective of this investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of current legal frameworks in the prevention of honor killings, with an emphasis on the obstacles encountered in the implementation of these laws and the prevention of this practice. The research investigates the potential of legal frameworks to serve as deterrents and guarantee accountability by analyzing legal reforms and judicial practices in countries where honor killings are prevalent. It also explores the obstacles that impede the legal system's capacity to comprehensively address honor killings, including societal norms, insufficient law enforcement, and victim-blaming attitudes. The study concludes with policy recommendations that are essential for the eradication of honor killings. These recommendations include the enhancement of societal awareness, the promotion of gender equality, and the strengthening of legal interventions. The complex issue of honor-based violence is ultimately addressed by emphasizing the necessity of a comprehensive legal approach that integrates effective legislation, appropriate enforcement, and social reform.
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